#flavor-pairing

#flavor-pairing

Let's be honest - fried rice is a weeknight hero. You've got the rice, the veggies, maybe some eggs or another protein, and it gets the job done. But with just one addition, you can take it from good enough to something you'll actually look forward to eating: sweet chili sauce. This little condiment balances gentle sweetness with mild heat, instantly giving fried rice a restaurant-level upgrade.

In Jesse Szewczyk's Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp With Crispy Polenta, he enhances store-bought polenta by crisping it in oil, creating a delightful contrast with pan-fried shrimp.

Pastrami is the underrated option that everyone needs to try. The cured meat has that signature smoked brisket tenderness, packed with dynamic flavor, great for nachos.

The acid in salsa is perfect for balancing out the savory flavors of most taco fillings and brightening everything up so you can more easily down one of the world's great culinary creations.

Veggie burgers are often lacking in everything that's good about food, meaning texture, flavour and satisfaction. They tend not to have key flavour highs like fat and salt.